Statistics on Vancouver-Salt Lake City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Salt Lake City (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Salt Lake City from Vancouver airport is $ 475 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 388 (in january) and $ 583 (in july), which is a saving of $ 87 or a surplus of $ 109 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $380 to $434 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Salt Lake City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Salt Lake City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14026 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Salt Lake City from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 388, saving $ 87 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 475). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 583).
Flight Vancouver-Salt Lake City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 323 | $ 388 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 335 | $ 441 | fair price |
| March | $ 391 | $ 494 | fair price |
| April | $ 382 | $ 464 | fair price |
| May | $ 443 | $ 526 | fair price |
| June | $ 414 | $ 537 | high price |
| July | $ 465 | $ 583 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 450 | $ 532 | fair price |
| September | $ 372 | $ 448 | fair price |
| October | $ 344 | $ 403 | good price |
| November | $ 353 | $ 402 | good price |
| December | $ 361 | $ 473 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Salt Lake City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Salt Lake City range from $162 to $921. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $163 to $217), 2% at the maximum price (from $867 to $921). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $380 to $434 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Salt Lake City flight
There are 6 companies that serve Vancouver from Salt Lake City airport: WestJet, Delta, flair airlines, United, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 14026 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Vancouver->Salt Lake City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Salt Lake City flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 176 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Salt Lake City flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $27. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $42.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Salt Lake City to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $29. Conversely, departing from Salt Lake City on a friday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Vancouver-Salt Lake City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 468 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 10-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 552 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 15-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 264 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 19-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 374 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 23-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 416 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 09-07 to 13-07-2024 | $ 554 | direct flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 11-07 to 22-07-2024 | $ 413 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 25-07 to 29-07-2024 | $ 551 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 05-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 554 | direct flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Salt Lake City | 17-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 553 | direct flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Salt Lake City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Salt Lake City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Salt Lake City, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 424 $, which is a saving of 51 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (75 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Salt Lake City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 324 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 333) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 354 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 396), 3 to 4 months ($ 394) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 423 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 474), 2 to 3 months ($ 447), 4 to 5 months ($ 474), 5 to 6 months ($ 493) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 415 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 429), 2 to 3 months ($ 437) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 441 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 519), 2 to 3 months ($ 499), 3 to 4 months ($ 520), 4 to 5 months ($ 506), 6 to 7 months ($ 503) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 453 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 533 $) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 494), 2 to 3 months ($ 511) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 376 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 424) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 357 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 362), 3 to 4 months ($ 374) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 357 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 367), 3 to 4 months ($ 386) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 443 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 471), 2 to 3 months ($ 465) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Salt Lake City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $6 more.
Vancouver to Salt Lake City: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 781 $277 to $1076 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 539 $217 to $833 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 648 $413 to $901 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 806 $618 to $1305 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 503 $277 to $568 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 533 $447 to $556 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 556 $556 to $556 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 569 $569 to $569 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Salt Lake City.